Dr. Silver: A Celebration of Life

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This Fall you are invited to Toronto's historic Heliconian Hall to celebrate the life of the mysterious and magnetic spiritual leader Dr. Leonard P. Silver. The festivities promise to be an enchanting experience; a sung-through, psychedelic dissolution into the transcendental power of music.

Dr. Silver: A Celebration of Life is our inaugural co-production with Outside the March, Canada’s leaders in immersive theatre, by created by two of the most exciting and innovative artists in Canadian musical theatre, Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson.

Dr. Silver: A Celebration of life will take place at Toronto's historic Heliconian Hall which is centrally located at 35 Hazelton Avenue, in the heart of Yorkville. For more information about the venue, click here. For more information about parking in Yorkville, click here.

Outside the March and The Musical Stage Company are committed to making the experience of Dr Silver as accessible as possible. Please contact Robyn Hoja ([email protected] or at 416-927-7880. ext 221) to purchase accessible seating and to inquire about support person discounts.

Due to the immersive nature of this piece, no latecomers will be permitted inside the performance space. Please give ample time for travel to avoid disappointment.

TICKETSNo latecomers permitted.

Venue opens 1 hour before the show.

Doors to seating open 30 minutes before the show.

Premium Reserved Seats:$65.00A limited number of premium, reserved seats are available for all performances.

General Admission Seats: $50.00

Artsworker / Under 30 Seats:$29.00A limited number of general admission seats at this price level are available for all performances.

GROUPS

Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a discount of 15% for both General Admission & Premium Reserved Seats. Contact Robyn Hoja, Production Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 416-927-7880 ext 221 to inquire about prices and availability.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are latecomers permitted? Due to the immersive nature of this piece, no latecomers will be permitted inside the performance space. Please give ample time for travel to avoid disappointment.

Who do I contact for access needs? Please contact Robyn Hoja ([email protected] or at 416-927-7880. ext 221) to ask any access questions, purchase accessible seating, and to inquire about support person discounts.

Is the venue accessible? Heliconian Hall is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers, however the washroom in the building is not to proper CCD standards (ie. it is not the proper width for a standard wheelchair); we have a partner off-site that has offered access to an accessible washroom.

Where is the accessible washroom? The accessible washroom is located at ONE Restaurant (116 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1C2) which is a 2-5 minutes distance from the venue. It is important to note that there is no automatic button on this washroom door and if needed, as

What is the recommended age for children? This show is appropriate for children of all ages, but is best suited for children 12+.

Do I need to purchase tickets in advance? If the performance isn’t sold out, there will be tickets for sale at the Box Office before the show starts. However, we highly suggest purchasing tickets beforehand to avoid disappointment.

What is the ticket refund/exchange policy? There are no refunds for tickets, exchanges can be made on a case-by-case basis by calling the Box Office.

The Musical Stage Company's support of Dr. Silver is part of The Crescendo Series, a three-year commitment by to produce the work of Britta Johnson and her collaborators.

Dr. Silver was originally commissioned through Outside the March's FORWARD MARCH program.

Dr. Silver has been developed in part with the Luminato Festival and through The Collaborations at Canada’s National Arts Centre.

Dr. Silver has been supported in part by the National Fund for New Musicals, a program of National Alliance for Musical Theatre and in part by the Innovation & Exploration Grant, a program of National Alliance for Musical Theatre, with funding from The Alhadeff Charitable Foundation.

The playwrights acknowledge the assistance of the 2018 Banff Playwrights Lab – a partnership between the Banff Centre and the Canada Council for the Arts.